Yamai Temple, Aundh,
Maharashtra
Yamai
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga, located in Aundh Town in
Satara District of Maharashtra, India. The Temple is situated on top of
the Aundh hill. This temple is considered as one of the most revered shrines in
Maharashtra.
Legends
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History
The town and the temple has been
associated with the Pant family for many centuries. The present head of this
former ruling family, Gayatri Devi Pantpratinidhi, has installed a 7 kilograms
(15 lbs.) solid gold kalash or crown on the pinnacle of the
Yamai temple on the hill. The temple is the family shrine (Kula Devata) for a
large number of Marathi families.
The Temple
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Festivals
The annual Yatra to the Yamai
Devi Temple attracts thousands of devotees. Yamai Devi Yatra is annually
observed on Paush Purnima or full moon day in Paush month as per traditional
Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra. This festival attracts large
numbers of devotees.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 1
Km from Aundh Bus Stand, 22 Kms from Rahimatpur Railway Station, 40 Kms from Satara,
42 Kms from Satara Railway Station, 43 Kms from Satara Bus Stand, 155 Kms from
Pune Airport and 312 Kms from Mumbai. There are regular buses from Satara to
Aundh.
Location
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